Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Location : Bangalore - Hybrid (Monday and Tuesday Office)

Job Type : 1 Year Direct Contract

We’re seeking a

Talent Acquisition Specialist

to help us source, identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles in the company across APAC. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, three to five years of experience in talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with key stakeholders across various departments.

Responsibilities :

Proactively sources, screens, interviews, and schedules candidates from both internal and external sources ensuring that recruiting practices comply with company guidelines.

Develops and maintains the applicant flow log within the Applicant Tracking System (UKG) positions.

Develops and implements sourcing strategies for applicants using internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, associations, etc.

Maintains a strong frequency of communication to both hiring managers and applicants on the status of the position.

Utilizes advertisements in appropriate media and trade journals and social networking sites to attract candidates for all positions as needed.

May participate in and attend job fairs, networking events as a means to obtain a strong pipeline of candidates and to effectively meet hiring needs and business initiatives.

Consults with Manager and HRBP's on current and future staffing needs for key or high-level professional positions to identify job requirements, potential applicants, and interview guides proactively

Provides ad-hoc reporting as needed

Provides point of contact to all 3rd party vendors for contractor positions. Inputs requisitions into UKG, maintains candidate funnel, schedules interview and processes the new contractor hire to onboarding

Supports global hiring when needed

Required skills and experience :

3 to 5 years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role

Experience recruiting in a Software Environment and / or Organization

Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods

Proficiency with Social Media, CV databases, and professional networks

Advanced experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Naukri to proactively source candidates

Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred skills and experience :

Experience recruiting in the USA or Europe is a plus

Knowledge of Ultipro / UKG applicant tracking system